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Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez named FIU interim president. What to know

Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez was appointed FIU interim president, effective Feb. 17, 2025, following Kenneth Jessell's early departure.

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FIU names Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez president in hasty board vote encouraged by DeSantis

She’s the interim president but a board member noted the search process for a permanent president seems ‘already known’

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Florida International University trustees name Lt. Gov. Nunez as interim president

Calling her "the mother of panthers," after the school's mascot, the Florida International University Board of Trustees Friday named Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez its interim president. At a meeting Friday morning,

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After a dog-and-pony show, FIU did what was expected and crowned DeSantis ally | Opinion

Florida International University became the latest victim on Friday of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ continuing drive to control the state’s public universities by appointing political cronies as presidents.

FIU softball team rallies around coach battling cancer: "We're playing for B"

"Coach B" is Head Coach Mike Larabee, who remained with the team throughout the fall despite his cancer diagnosis.

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Florida's lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment

Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been tapped for an interim position leading Florida International University, handing ...

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FIU Expected to Hire Fla. Lieutenant Governor as President

Another Florida Republican is reportedly destined for a college presidency. Florida International University is expected to name Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez as interim president at a meeting ...

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